Huge blaze breaks out at Scots church as fire crews race to tackle flames and locals evacuated

The Sun

4 days ago

A MAJOR fire has broken out at a popular church in Cumbernauld, sparking an evacuation of nearby premises.
The blaze erupted at St Mungo's Trinity Parish on the town's St Mungo's Road earlier this evening.
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Large flames have been seen ripping through the B-listed local landmark's pyramidal roof.
Large plumes of dark smoke have billowed over the neighborhood.
Police have warned people to avoid the area and local streets have been evacuated.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said they received the first report around 7.30pm.
An SFRS spokesperson said eight appliances have been dispatched to tackle the inferno.
The church is also close to a sheltered housing complex, with smoke billowing over the surrounding area.
A local resident told The Scottish Sun: "I was at the park with my daughter, then everyone started running. The smoke took over the park.
"We came out and we seen it. I was like 'wow'.
"It's a shame. We saw people leaving the church - there must have been a service on or something.
"They'll need to watch as old people live nearby. Other buildings could catch fire."
Fire crews are still in attendance.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 7.50pm on Saturday, 2 August 2025, we were called to a fire at St Mungo's Church, St Mungo's Road, Cumbernauld.
"The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is in attendance. The church is well-ablaze, so as a precaution a number of premises in the street have been evacuated.
"Due to the volume of smoke from the fire, we are advising people to avoid the area and for residents in nearby Cumbernauld Town Centre and in the Seafar area to, if possible, stay indoors and to keep your windows and doors closed until further notice.
"Enquiries into the cause of the fire are continuing."
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